Manufacturing Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Sparks, NV

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About The Position

This summer 2027 technical internship provides hands-on experience in an aerospace and defense environment. The intern will work alongside industry professionals on company projects, receive mentorship, participate in cross-functional workshops, and develop technical and professional skills. The role is within the Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area, which provides command and control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions to Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial, and international customers. MST supports platform operations, engineering, and lifecycle management across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains.

Requirements

• Be a sophomore, junior, or senior in college or technical school, with at least six months remaining until graduation after the internship ends.
• Be currently enrolled in a university or college program pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and work ethic; detail-oriented.
• Meet the stated U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, protected-individual, or authorization eligibility requirement under U.S. Government international trade regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship or work experience in a technical or engineering role.
• Familiarity with the aerospace and defense industry.
• Basic knowledge of engineering software tools such as CAD or MATLAB.
• Microsoft Access skills.
• Pursuing a degree in engineering or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Participate in technical projects and complete assigned tasks that contribute to team objectives.
• Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced industry professionals.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, reports, and records as required.
• Assist with collecting, analyzing, and interpreting technical data to support engineering decisions.
• Attend planning meetings to understand project requirements, timelines, and team goals.
• Perform hands-on technical assignments to gain practical experience and build technical skills.
• Work with team members, learn from their expertise, and apply that learning to ongoing projects.
• Identify process-improvement opportunities and support implementation of best practices.
• Participate in workshops about the business and company culture.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• Three weeks of paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed